Don Christian Elementary vs Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 911 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Christian Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,206 students
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School
Port Hardy · Independent elementary
292 students
| Measure | Don Christian Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School Port Hardy, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #776 of 1,275 | #1263 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #776 of 1,275 | #1263 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,206 | 292 |
| Enrolment | 1,206 | 292 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 447 | 348 |
| FSA numeracy score | 456 | 326 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 444 | 355 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 466 | 319 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 451 | 340 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 446 | 332 |
| city or town | Surrey | Port Hardy |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Christian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.4 vs 1.1).
- •Don Christian Elementary is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 292.
- •Don Christian Elementary is a public school while Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Don Christian Elementary better than Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Don Christian Elementary ranks higher (39.4 vs 1.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Don Christian Elementary and Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Surrey and Port Hardy in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Don Christian Elementary: 1,206. Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Don Christian Elementary and Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School rank in British Columbia?
Don Christian Elementary is 776th of 1,275 and Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School is 1263rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).